Recent content by Octopus_man

The timeline has definitely sped up. I stayed on top of everything and contacted those involved after what I believed was a reasonable time. For instance, did not ask my PEBLO what was going on until I was at the PEB for about 4 weeks. That being said, I think me being adamant and involved did...

I think this a case of rank, sadly. If you’re a Lance, they may just ignore it and your S1 would have more pull. I called MMSR-4 and a Lance answered. I took what he said with a grain of salt but he ended up being right. I suggest emailing, following with a call after a couple days, and then...

I have a unique case. My EAS was in July anyway. My S1 tried to get me to extend 12 months and I knew I was at the end so I denied it. MMSR-4 changed my date without asking me but when I called, they said to expect the end of July or August based off how many days I had. It’s my understanding...

EAS updated to 30 July 2024. Just a 17 day difference and what I was hoping for. I have 93.5 eligible days for terminal, this includes PTAD. I plan to go on terminal early June. Be patient everyone! The process is painstaking but it is your career and your medical situation. Do not be afraid...

Once your claim is done, the app and website will show “closed” but nothing else and you will receive no claim letter in the mail. If you see nothing, then your claim isn’t done. Either the VA is backed up and they’ll get to it or you are not in the parallel rating system and the VA is waiting...

I spoke to MMSR-4 yesterday and was told to expect it to take 2-5 weeks for a new EAS. Based off others, seems like it’s less than 2 weeks right now. For all it is worth, I was told by the Lance Corporal they take our leave and PTAD into account for giving us a final date. I’m looking at about...

Received my findings! Was told the PEB has hired a lot of people recently so they’ve begun cranking these things out. Surprised by the TDRL but I am not going to delay this grueling process any longer.

For those that have called the PEB: What benefit was there from calling? How does the PEB react to getting called? What can/will they tell me? I am hoping to confirm being found unfit, get sent some sort of proof to show my command, and ask about an estimated timeline or where I am at in the...

Since my last post, I had received my proposed ratings from the VA. It took one call and they sent it over email. I spoke to VA again today to ask if the PEB has requested my ratings since that would mean they found me unfit, they did not have an answer. They did explain there was an issue with...

You should have limitations specific to your MEB. They’re listed on SMART under EMEBR. That is your only justification for not PTing.

Update and some changed dates: 18 Nov 2022 - referred to MEB 19 Feb 2024 - C&P Exams complete 21 Feb 2024 - NARSUM & NMA signed and submitted 21 Feb 2024 - VA in decision phase 23 Feb 2024 - DES attorney meeting 27 Feb 2024 - Submit Rebuttal 29 Feb 2024 - surrebuttal received 7 Mar 2024 -...

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I have seen multiple Marines take a TERA after their PEB is complete. I am not sure on the exact processes or paperwork needed, but even with what is in 5E, you are no longer pending disability evaluation. You have every justification to take a TERA and can instead of the TDRL and from my...

Looking for some clarification and better understanding but is there one central PEB for each branch? Or is there a PEB for every base? Looking at people’s timelines from the same branch, I see they vary between the accepting of the case to findings. Is the variance due to have different PEBs...

This is my timeline so far: 18 Nov 2022 - referred to MEB 19 Feb 2024 - C&P Exams complete 21 Feb 2024 - NARSUM & NMA signed and submitted 21 Feb 2024 - VA in decision phase 23 Feb 2024 - DES attorney meeting 27 Feb 2024 - Submit Rebuttal 29 Feb 2024 - surrebuttal received 7 Mar 2024 - MEB...